Emmanuel Dela Cruz distinguishes himself from his contemporaries by being the most versatile and sought-after creative personality in the local Film and TV Industries. He has 23 years of professional experience under his belt. He graduated with a Film Degree from the UP Film Institute, University of the Philippines, and amassed several accolades as a screenwriter, short film-maker, creative producer, director and theater artist.
Currently, he is a film faculty member in Asia Pacific Film Institute, Far Eastern University, and Philippines Center for Creative Imaging, SHIFT and the ABS-CBN University Moving Images Academy. He is a sought after resource speaker and has given numerous talks, seminars and workshops at The Reality Film Lab and the FDCP’s ongoing nationwide Planting Seeds Film Educational Campaign.